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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.08, 908.58 and 439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.08, 908.58 and 439.60 is: 657.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.08 : 908.58 = 439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.08/908.58 = 439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.08x = 908.58 × 439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.08x = 399,411.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,411.77/607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.92

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